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Most thoughtful people have heard the idea that the secret to happiness is to want what you have. It's an ancient and time-honored notion, supported over the centuries by Zen Buddhists, Jewish scripture, Christian prophets and saints, philosophers such as Henry David Thoreau, and many others. Yet most thoughtful people will also admit that they continue to struggle and yearn for things that probably wouldn't make them happy if they did possess them-whether it be material wealth, physical beauty, or the regard of one's peers. Wanting what you have is so simple a concept and so obviously wise.Why should it be so difficult?It is human nature to believe that if we just had a little more, or a slightly better something, our lives would be perfect. But history gives us countless examples of individuals who have spent their lives attempting to satiate their desires, without success. This remarkable book first convinces readers that wanting what you have is the surest way to happiness and explores why this is so difficult to do. It then offers a simple, practical, and credible method of achieving contentment by applying the principles of Compassion, Attention, and Gratitude to ordinary living.ISBN:9780805033175
